Behavioral Health Continuing Education Coordinator

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

20h • $36 - $53

About The Position

Provides for the planning of educational activities and workforce initiatives for behavioral healthcare providers within the Northwest AHEC 17-county region.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health-related, public health or an appropriate healthcare professional discipline.
• At least two years of experience in professional practice.
• At least one year of experience in education either in academic, continuing education and/or staff development.
• Strong interpersonal, public speaking, organizational, writing, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to balance a complex, rapidly changing schedule of programs, projects, timelines, and deadlines.
• Stamina and willingness to conduct travel within the seventeen-county region and/or occasionally statewide/within the United States.
• Strong computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) and/or Certified in Public Health (CPH) preferred

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain effective relationships with a variety of representatives from area healthcare agencies to assess educational and workforce needs.
• Plan and coordinate continuing professional development programs and projects.
• Utilize evidence-based research to plan and coordinate programs and projects.
• Plan program activity budgets and monitor program finances to assure fiscal accountability and closeout.
• Maintain timely and appropriate communication with program presenter to assure satisfactory program goal achievement as well as participant, and presenter satisfaction.
• Apply and maintain approved provider status for various accrediting boards.
• Evaluate outcomes of educational programs and monitor quality improvement projects.
• Maintain program records according to Northwest AHEC standards.
• Serve as resource person, catalyst, and consultant to healthcare professional groups within the Northwest AHEC region and North Carolina.
• Maintain communication with other Northwest AHEC staff and North Carolina AHEC personnel to assure meeting goals of strategic plans, both regionally and statewide.
• Plan site visits with behavioral health leaders and others in the region to discuss workforce trends and to brainstorm support strategies.
• Develop online courses to fit the needs of health professionals in the region.
• Review books, journals and other materials for application to Northwest AHEC programs.
• Remain current in professional issues and trends.
• Provide timely input, guidance, feedback, and support to Northwest AHEC administrative team in requesting project support.
• Incorporate blended learning styles into programs.
• Maintain proficiency in technology necessary to enhance job performance.
• Provide reports and summaries as assigned.
• Input data into appropriate data systems to track and manage programs.
• Other specific duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level